North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Housekeeper - Hinchingbrooke

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Job summary

Join Our Team: Housekeeper - Bay Tree Ward Creating a welcoming and supportive environment for our patients and staff.

We are seeking a caring and compassionate Housekeeper to join the friendly and supportive team on Bay Tree Ward at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. This part-time role (32.18 hours per week) is vital to the smooth running of the ward and provides an essential link between the ward and hospital support services.

What We're Looking For:

  • A compassionate, detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills.
  • A proactive and organised approach to maintaining a safe, clean, and supportive environment.
  • Commitment to providing an excellent experience for patients in our care.

Why Join Us?This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of a dedicated and professional team. You'll receive full support and training to carry out your role effectively, ensuring the best possible environment for our patients and staff.

Apply Today!Help us make a difference by supporting the day-to-day running of Bay Tree Ward and enhancing the patient experience.

Main duties of the job

  • Meet and greet patients and visitors, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of patient needs.
  • Maintain a high standard of tidiness and cleanliness across the ward, addressing emergencies, spills and post-infectious cleaning.
  • Monitor and maintain ward supplies, linen, and specialist equipment, ensuring safe storage and functionality.
  • Liaise with various departments for stock, equipment, or facility issues and assist with transportation of supplies, documentation, and patients when required.
  • Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the ward kitchen, including drinks trolleys and dishwashers.
  • Assist patients with menu selection and ensure timely delivery and collection of meal trays.
  • Ensure food and beverages are served at the correct temperature and in line with food hygiene regulations.
  • Provide appropriate support to patients during meal times, including preparing food and specialised cutlery/crockery as needed.
  • Maintain accurate records of refrigerator temperatures and food storage, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Details

Date posted

17 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

176-S-6870211

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT


Job description

Job responsibilities

We welcome informal visits and encourage you to refer to the attached job description for a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We welcome informal visits and encourage you to refer to the attached job description for a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Key Skills

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy and persuasion
  • Aware of the need for confidentiality at all times
  • A positive approach to customer care with the ability to establish and maintain good relationships and exercise patience and compassion

Desirable

  • Keyboard skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft and its packages

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic literacy & numeracy skills

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working as part of a team
  • Previous experience of working with the public

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a caring role or hospital environment

Other

Essential

  • Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs
  • Professional appearance and behaviour
  • Flexible approach to working hours and practices
Person Specification

Key Skills

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy and persuasion
  • Aware of the need for confidentiality at all times
  • A positive approach to customer care with the ability to establish and maintain good relationships and exercise patience and compassion

Desirable

  • Keyboard skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft and its packages

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic literacy & numeracy skills

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working as part of a team
  • Previous experience of working with the public

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a caring role or hospital environment

Other

Essential

  • Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs
  • Professional appearance and behaviour
  • Flexible approach to working hours and practices

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Elizabeth Augustine

e.augustine@nhs.net

01480423147

Details

Date posted

17 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

176-S-6870211

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT


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